Manchester United takeover latest as INEOS chiefs 'meet club executives'
Any Manchester United not even the slightest bit frustrated by the ongoing takeover saga must have the patience of a saint.
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Live Euromillions results for Friday, December 8: The winning numbers from £201m draw and Thunderball
Below you'll find the winning numbers for tonight's Euromillions draw and Thunderball as they're drawn. The Euromillions mega jackpot for Friday, December 8, was a massive £201m.
Saudi Arabia ready to host 2034 World Cup: Sports minister
LONDON: Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has talked up the sporting and economic opportunities of the Kingdom hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup, saying his country is ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. In an interview with the BBC, he raised the prospect of the Kingdom hosting the competition in the summer rather than the winter, noted the importance of sport in a country where the majority of citizens are below the age of 30, and discussed the progress made by the Saudi Pro League. The government has invested over £5 billion ($6.26 billion) in sports since 2021 as part of the Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from dependence on fossil fuels. With the FIFA Club World Cup set to begin in the Kingdom next month, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is more than ready to host the biggest prize in football. “We’ve showcased that — we’ve hosted more than 85 global events and we’ve delivered on the highest level,” he said. “We want to attract the world through sports.
Arsenal Primed For Emery Reunion As Manchester City Fight To End Slump
Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders travel to surging Aston Villa on Saturday. If the Gunners slip up, Liverpool will seize pole position with a win against Crystal Palace, while reeling Manchester City aim to get back on track at Luton. Let's have a look at three talking points ahead of this weekend's action:
The Turner Prize 2023: Meet the new 'Darling' of the art world
We also talk about Taylor Swift becoming Time Magazine's Person of the Year and look at the new film from French director Ladj Ly, "Bâtiment 5", whose previous movie was up for an Oscar.
Coko Beach back at Aintree for Becher assignment
Gordon Elliott's Coko Beach will bid to maintain his recent good form in the Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday.
Nicki Minaj announces huge Pink Friday 2 World Tour for 2024 - and she's kicking off UK and Europe shows in Manchester
American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj is coming to Manchester next year as part of a huge world tour to coincide with the release of her latest album.
Mau Mau rebels, heroes of Kenya's independence, still seeking recognition
Sixty years ago, on December 12, 1963, Kenya gained independence after 68 years of British rule and following a decade of deadly violence. Between 1952 and 1960, the Mau Mau rebellion was one of the bloodiest episodes in the country's history. This rebel group, mainly made up of members of the Kikuyu ethnic group, organised a campaign of sabotage and assassinations against the British settlers, claiming 32 lives. The rebels' aim was to recover the land and freedom that had been stolen from them by the British colonial authorities.